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Best FreshBooks Alternatives

6 accounting software alternatives to FreshBooks, sorted by rating. Find a better fit for your workflow and budget.

Why Switch from FreshBooks?

  • No perpetual free tier beyond 30-day trial
  • Limited to small business focus, may not scale for enterprises
  • Dependent on integrations for advanced payroll and complex features
  • Pricing transparency could be improved for detailed cost planning
  • Learning curve for complex customizations despite basic ease-of-use

Top Alternatives

X

Xero

4.4(3,100)
$25/mo

Cloud accounting software for small businesses with bank reconciliation and invoicing.

Small businessesInternational companiesFreelancers
Wa

Wave Accounting

4.4(3,000)
Free plan

Wave is free small business accounting software offering double-entry bookkeeping, invoicing, and tax reports in an intuitive dashboard, designed for freelancers and SMBs to simplify finances without accounting expertise.

Freelancers and solopreneurs tracking income and expensesSmall businesses needing free invoicing and basic tax reportsPhotographers and contractors using mobile receipt scanning
Q

QuickBooks

4.3(5,200)
$38/mo

Small business accounting software with invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting.

Small businessesAccountantsUS-based companies
ZB

Zoho Books

4.3(850)
Free plan

Cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses and accountants to manage invoicing, expenses, inventory, and financial reporting in one integrated platform. Offers automation, multi-currency support, and collaboration features with flexible pricing including a free tier.

Small-scale businesses needing comprehensive accountingAccountants and bookkeepers managing multiple clientsUS-based businesses requiring tax compliance features
NS

Oracle NetSuite

4.2(2,847)
$99/mo

Oracle NetSuite is the world's leading cloud-based business management software suite that integrates ERP, financials, CRM, and ecommerce capabilities. It serves as a unified platform providing visibility, control, and agility to fast-growing organizations.

Mid-to-large organizations requiring scalabilityMulti-subsidiary enterprisesOrganizations needing unified ERP, CRM, and ecommerce
Sa

Sage

4.2(850)
$124.42/mo

Cloud-connected desktop accounting software designed for small businesses with in-house bookkeepers. Combines desktop power with cloud flexibility for invoicing, financial management, inventory, and payroll tasks.

Small businesses with in-house bookkeepersDesktop-preferring users who want cloud connectivityBusinesses needing inventory management

Quick Comparison

ToolRatingStarting PriceFree TierPricing Model
FreshBooks4.5/5$21/moNosubscription
Xero4.4/5$25/moNosubscription
Wave Accounting4.4/5Free planYesfreemium
QuickBooks4.3/5$38/moNosubscription
Zoho Books4.3/5Free planYesfreemium
Oracle NetSuite4.2/5$99/moNosubscription
Sage4.2/5$124.42/moNosubscription